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| Language: | en |
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1997
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED415848 |
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- Before 2000: Funding Technology in New Jersey's Schools and Public Libraries by the End of the Century. Peretz, Blossom A. Distance Education Elementary Secondary Education Internet Library Automation Library Development Library Funding Program Costs Public Libraries Public Schools State Federal Aid Technological Literacy Telecommunications This report proposes establishing sufficient technological capability within New Jersey's K-12 classrooms and public libraries in response to the universal service mandate of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Sections cover: (1) Goals; (2) Networked Education and Life-Long Learning Model for New Jersey Schools and Libraries, Technology for New Jersey Schools and Libraries, Effective Use of Technology; (3) Educational Networking for New Jersey: the Costs, Public School Costs, Library Costs; (4) Funding Options for New Jersey, State Technology Funding Approaches, Overview of Tax-Exempt Leasing as a School Funding Source, Discounts for Schools and Libraries: an Overview of Federal and State Regulatory Proceedings Regarding Universal Service, Additional Funding Options for New Jersey; (5) Cost Reduction Opportunities; and (6) Some Immediate Steps to be Taken. A detailed 5-year cost model proposes to provide access to the Internet and other multi-media products to enhance distance learning and telecommunications. Identified are over 30 cost-reducing initiatives saving $250 million. The Ratepayer Advocate's Universal Service proposal filed with the Board of Public Utilities is also summarized. Appendices include: (1) Assumptions; (2) Educational Telecommunications Online in New Jersey; (3) School and Library Cost Data; (4) Revenue and Cost Reduction Initiatives; (5) Educational Technology Funding for K-12 Schools--Sources of Funding for Educational Technology, State by State; (6) Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Excerpted); (7) Brief on Behalf of the Division of the Ratepayer Advocate on Universal Service Issues (Excerpted); (8) Sources of Federal Technology Funds; and (9) Sources of Further Information. (Contains 106 references.) (JAK)